How many tornadoes has Richmond, VA had?
Richmond has had 91 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Richmond?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Richmond was an EF1 on June 16, 2022.
When is tornado season in Richmond?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Richmond, with 21 on record. April through June account for 39 of the 91 tornadoes on record near Richmond.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
91
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
6.6% of total
Peak Month
September
21 on record
Per Year Avg
1.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Richmond
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
32 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
2
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
10
2017
2
2016
0
2015
1
2014
1
2013
0
2012
3
2011
3
2010
1
2009
0
2008
9
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
6
1960s
3
1970s
5
1980s
12
1990s
10
2000s
32
2010s
21
2020s
2
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
EF0
39
EF1
35
EF2
11
EF3
5
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
12
May
13
Jun
14
Jul
11
Aug
9
Sep
21
Oct
6
Nov
1
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Richmond
9 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Richmond since 1950, across 5 events. 312 injuries have been reported across all events. 1993 was the deadliest year on record near Richmond.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on August 6, 1993, which caused 4 fatalities along a 1.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Richmond
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on August 6, 1993 — 4 fatalities, 1.0 mi path, 250 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on August 6, 1993 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F3 on May 8, 1984 — 1,500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on August 6, 1993 — 38.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 16, 2022.
What the record shows near Richmond
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Richmond, with 32 of the 91 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Richmond record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Richmond, 74 reached EF0 or EF1 and 17 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Richmond is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Richmond has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 32 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 10, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Richmond, VA had?
Since 1950, 91 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Richmond. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Richmond?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Richmond was an F4 on August 6, 1993, which caused 4 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Richmond?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Richmond, with 21 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
Has Richmond been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Richmond, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Richmond?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Richmond was an EF1 on June 16, 2022.
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